Sen. Patrick O'Connor

Co-sponsor S 2490

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities

Senate, March 9, 2020 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Joan B. Lovely, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mike Connolly, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2490).

In committee Mar 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2590

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to supporting families dealing with sudden infant death syndrome

Senate, March 9, 2020– The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden infant death syndrome, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2590) ought to pass.

In committee Mar 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4528

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to hemp and hemp products in the commonwealth

In committee Mar 9, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3752

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act securing access to employment for people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders

By Ms. Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3752) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to employment for persons with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 312

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act stopping harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joan B. Lovely, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Patrick M. O'Connor, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the sexual abuse of children and youth. Education.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 322

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct. Education.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 736

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring sexual misconduct climate surveys at institutions of higher education

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities. Higher Education.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 327

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act concerning genocide education

By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Cynthia Stone Creem, Barry R. Finegold, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to genocide education . Education.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2589

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to ending failure-to-pay license suspensions

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2589) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to ending failure-to-pay license suspensions. Transportation.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 764

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Michael O. Moore, Joan B. Lovely, Barry R. Finegold, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track